K. Avukader Kutty Naha | |
|---|---|
 K. Avukader Kutty Naha | |
| 3rdDeputy Chief Minister of Kerala | |
| In office 24 October 1983 – 25 March 1987 | |
| Chief Minister | K. Karunakaran |
| Preceded by | C. H. Mohammed Koya |
| Succeeded by | Office Vacant |
| Minister of Local Administration | |
| In office 1968–1979 | |
| Preceded by | M. P. M. Ahammed Kurikkal |
| Succeeded by | R.S. Unni |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1920-02-05)5 February 1920 |
| Died | 11 August 1988(1988-08-11) (aged 68) |
| Political party | Indian Union Muslim League |
| Spouse | P. K. Kunhibeebi Umma |
| Residence(s) | Tirurangadi,Malappuram (Kerala) |
K. Avukader Kutty Naha (1920–1988) was an Indian politician and social worker who served as the Minister of Local Administration in variousKerala Governments from 1968 to 1979.[1] As anIndian Union Muslim League minister in the 1967–1969Namboodiripad ministry, Naha oversaw the creation of theMalappuram District in central Kerala (1969).[2] Naha, with ministerM. N. Govindan Nair and official C. K. Kochukoshy, also devised the 'One Lakh Houses' scheme in Kerala (1970–1977Achutha Menon ministry).[3]
Naha was later appointed theDeputy Chief Minister of Kerala (1983–1987) underUnited Democratic Front Chief MinisterK. Karunakaran.[1] He was theIndian Union Muslim League representative to the Kerala Legislative Assembly fromTirurangadi Assembly Constituency (1957–1987).[1]
Naha was born in February 1920 to Kunhikoyamutty Haji.[1] He was married to P. K. Kunhibeebi Umma.[1] He is the father of the former Kerala state Education MinisterP. K. Abdu Rabb (2011–2016).[1]
| Constituency | Election | Assembly | Tenure | Position | Chief Minister |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirurangadi | 1957 | 1st KLA | 1957–59 | Opposition | E. M. S. Namboodiripad |
| 1960 | 2nd KLA | 1960–64 | Government | Pattom Thanu Pillai | |
| Abstaining Opposition | |||||
| Abstaining Opposition | R. Sankar | ||||
| 1965 | No Ministry formed | ||||
| 1967 | 3rd KLA | 1967–70 | Government | E. M. S. Namboodiripad | |
| Government | C. Achutha Menon | ||||
| 1970 | 4th KLA | 1970–77 | Government | C. Achutha Menon | |
| 1977 | 5th KLA | 1977–79 | Government | K. Karunakaran | |
| Government | A. K. Antony | ||||
| Government | P. K. Vasudevan Nair | ||||
| Government | C. H. Mohammed Koya | ||||
| 1980 | 6th KLA | 1980–82 | Opposition | E. K. Nayanar | |
| Government | K. Karunakaran | ||||
| 1982 | 7th KLA | 1982–87 | Government | K. Karunakaran | |
| Election | Term | Chief Minister | Portfolio | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1967–69 | E. M. S. Namboodiripad | Panchayat and Community Development[1] | 1968–69 |
| 1969–70 | C. Achutha Menon | Local Administration[2] | 1969–70 | |
| 1970 | 1970–77 | C. Achutha Menon | Food and Local Administration[3] | 1970–77 |
| 1977 | 1977 | K. Karunakaran | Local Administration[4] | 1977 |
| 1977–78 | A. K. Antony | Local Administration[5] | 1977–78 | |
| 1978–79 | P. K. Vasudevan Nair | Local Administration[6] | 1978–79 | |
| 1982 | 1982–87 | K. Karunakaran | Deputy Chief Minister[7] | 1983–87 |
